Security Engineer, Threat Research Team, TRT, Networking Services & Edge
Description For Security Engineer, Threat Research Team, TRT, Networking Services & Edge
AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon's cloud operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS's global infrastructure. The AWS Threat Research Team (TRT) is seeking a security engineer with deep expertise in application and network security to join their mission-critical team. This role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring both deep security knowledge and strong communication skills.
The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale, production applications while serving as a security subject matter expert. You'll be part of a diverse team that includes software engineers, hardware specialists, and security experts, all working together to maintain AWS's reputation for reliability and security.
The role involves conducting security research, designing protective measures, and communicating complex security concepts through various mediums. You'll work directly with AWS customers across different industries, helping them protect their applications against evolving threats. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments.
AWS values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment with employee-led affinity groups, mentorship opportunities, and a strong focus on work-life harmony. The company's commitment to continuous innovation means you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies while helping to shape the future of cloud security.
This is an ideal opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on cloud infrastructure security while working with a global leader in cloud computing. You'll be part of a team that values bold ideas and empowers you to own projects from conception to completion.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Threat Research Team, TRT, Networking Services & Edge
- Serve as an application and network security subject matter expert
- Work directly with AWS customers across industry verticals to protect applications against external threats
- Design and implement security policies that protect customers at-scale
- Conduct security research to improve customer understanding of threats
- Create external communication like blogs, whitepapers, and presentations
- Respond with rapid solutions and communication strategies to mitigate risk
Requirements For Security Engineer, Threat Research Team, TRT, Networking Services & Edge
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
Benefits For Security Engineer, Threat Research Team, TRT, Networking Services & Edge
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Flexible work culture promoting work-life harmony
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Employee-led affinity groups
- Inclusive team culture
- Equity compensation
- Sign-on payments
